Drill press Table - Woodworking

A drill press is an absolute necessity in any shop, but they can be frustrating for a woodworker. The table is too small, it tilts the wrong way, and there are no fences or stops to help align the work - it’s designed for metalworking! This quick-to-make fixture changes all that. There’s plenty of real estate to support large work pieces; the surface tilts front-to-back for angled holes; and it has and easy-to-mount fence and stop. It turns a standard drill press into a true woodworking tool.
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[@ChrystianGuy]

This is, by far, the best drill press table video on the Internet. If you are building a table for a drill press, chances are you have a good idea how to build it. This video is about the functionality of that table. Thank you so much.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@erkl8823]

But how does one go about copying *exactly* the table Nick has here??

[@andyjame1892]

I used this drill press kzbin.infoUgkxajoEbapTfqWaadnqb04h6U576yxXp-FE (they call it a workstation but really it's a drill press) a TON over the last few weeks. I've used it to make 8 cribbage boards (240+ holes in each board!) and a set of dominos. All in all I'd say I've drilled over 2,000 holes in the past 3 weeks. My impressions are that this is an absolutely essential little tool for anyone who has a Dremel, and even if you have the knockoff versions of Dremels, like the Chicago Electric tool, it really can't be beat.There are a couple little items to know though: First, there is a central bolt that holds your tool to the whole contraption, right at the center bottom. I would unscrew it and throw it out immediately. It should be replaced with a bolt of the same dimensions, only about 1/8" longer. The stock bolt just isnt long enough and rattled loose right when I first got it. It needs a bolt that isnt so short and has a few more threads and can be screwed in a little deeper. Luckily, if you're reading this, you're probably pretty handy and this is a super easy tweak that will help you a lot.Second, make sure your bits are absolutely straight and level in there. Because of the nature of how it drills, any travel will translate to funky holes or cuts on your finished product. You want to make sure you seat it properly before you fire it up.Third, I'd like to see some options for a fence on the baseplate. I had to fabricate my own using wood so that I had something to butt up against when drilling my holes. And ABSOLUTELY use some heavy duty hardware to bolt this thing down in place to your workbench.Aside from those small things, this has been an invaluable tool to add to my garage. I'm extremely pleased with performance, features (it's SUPER adjustable and can be endlessly tinkered with) and quality and price. Bravo Dremel.

[@oldb-1kenobi]

This episode was so reminiscent of the late afternoon programs that came on every Sunday that I used to love to watch when I was a kid. Thank you.

[@thomask4836]

Nick and Travis, You guys are so amazing! This is the best drill press video I have ever seen. I am not worthy. At 66, I have been woodworking for 50 years now and still learn every day. Thank You, Tom K.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

It's what happens when you take a long, deep dive into a subject you love. And I sometimes get the sense that the accumulation of knowledge goes had in hand with the proliferation of questions, so that no matter how much you know, there's always something you need to learn.

[@useyourmind4405]

Your instruction and presentation are just fantastic. How am I only seeing you now?! Keep up the great work.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for the kind words. Visit often.

[@claytonartibee3410]

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[@scottmartin7717]

Same bro... I've been watch a heavy dose of woodworking yt for about 4 years and it just rec'd this to me last month

[@BDL090754]

Seen a lot of these, but this one wins hands down, Thank you

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@johnrice6793]

The tilt is very ingenious - that’s cool! The ideas you have swirling around ….. 👍👍🤜🤛

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks, John.

[@janvanderwesthuizen8345]

English is my second language. You speak so clearly, I can hear and understand every word. Thank you for showing us this great idea about the drill press. Greetings from South Africa.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome, and Hey! from Ohio.

[@frankenberry9670]

When I saw the title I thought of a Shopsmith in Drill Press mode. Other than rack and pinion adjustment your jig has it all. You have inspired me to make one for the local community centre wood shop which has a metal working drill press complete with all the frustration you mention.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for your kind words. And good luck.

[@woodshopnerdery]

I've stopped clicking on KZbin videos with titles in the form of "The last XYZ you will ever need" or "The Ultimate XYZ " or "Genius Idea for XYZ" or "The Best (or Nicest) XYZ you've ever seen." I broke my rule for Nick Engler and I am really glad I did. Unlike most hyperbolically title videos, this one does not disappoint. In fact it really could be the nicest drill press table! I don't know what I am more impressed with, the design, construction, or presentation. Very nice work all around. For the purpose of setting the table tilt, would it be possible to add a large fender washer either flush with or just below the melamine veneer to accommodate magnetic angle finders such as the ones made by Wixley? I don't own such a gauge so am not certain in which axis relative to the magnets they can measure angles, but depending on the capability of the gauge could it be sufficient to adhere some washers to the side of the table so the work surface is not interrupted?

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Believe me I'm with you on the whole "Nicest or best, Ultimate, top 5" thing with youtube titles and I've tried to avoid doing that for any title on our youtube videos because it sounds like clickbait and its misleading or at least an opinion. But that is the name of the game with youtube. In order to keep these video's from going stagnate and being seen in search results we've had to up our game with keywords and unfortunately adding titles like this is one of the only ways to separate our video from the other 10k videos over drill press tables on youtube according to Tube Buddy and Vidiq. Trust me "Nicest" is not the word I would choose on my own.😂 As far as inlaying washers under the veneer that is a fantasic idea, we generally use a Vixon style inclinometer but push the phone one because if you have a smart phone then you have an inclinometer. - Travis

[@woodshopnerdery]

@@WorkshopCompanion Hi Travis, no judgement here on the title, especially because the video backed it. If you don't play the YT algorithm, then the YT algorithm will play you.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

@@woodshopnerdery Actually, it's more like if you don't play the YT algorithm, then it won't play you. ;-) Just wanted to jump in here and say that I agree with both you and Travis about the overuse of superlatives. And the choice of "nicest" for this video was particularly cringeworthy, at least for me. Every time I read it, it has the same effect as scraping my nails across a blackboard. But research showed us that "nicest" was a better choice than "best" or "great." During my writing career, I've designed and built several of these tables, each one a little better than the last. And I already have an idea for an even better (nicerest?) drill press table -- the design evolves with experience. So if I was being entirely honest, algorithm be damned, I would have titled this vid as "pretty good."

[@JustinShaedo]

This is a truly amazing channel. I find it so easy to really see what, how, and why you're doing what you do. Respect to you.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for your kind words.

[@deborahelliott8460]

This is sooooooooo cool! As I grow my shop, this will definitely be implemented to my tools!

[@LoremIpsum497]

“Workshop Companion” is the one stop woodworking channel in my opinion. No need to search youtube for info that may be accurate or may be misleading, you just need to search this channel, no fluff and no fads but straight forward and all you need to know. I still can”t believe its free

[@essextwo]

This was very informative

[@dsigetich]

Wow! The front to back tilt is terrific! I needed to drill a bunch of holes sloped at 5 degrees and had a difficult time. I sure wish I saw your video before I built my drill press table! I made a fence that doesn’t need T-track slots, but yours is better. Now all you need is a way of adding a replaceable sacrificial pad so you don’t damage your beautiful top. Thank you for this video.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@MrMarkpeggy]

Thanks for the great video Nick. I love my Shopsmith drill press, but really enjoyed this and learned a couple of things.

[@garybouck3389]

Best addon ever. Great build. Thanks.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@ryancheney7772]

This table is better than most I've seen on youtube!

[@icecreamtruckog3667]

Nicely done.

[@MG-vo7is]

Brilliant! Thank you!

[@patjackson1657]

i love your tilt mechanism. Thank you!

[@MrMechislav]

Thank you so much for valuable advices. And what a wonderful assistant you’ve got!!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome...from both of us.

[@ugosmith7529]

This video is definitely going in my projects and jigs playlist. Love the ingenious design of the front to back tilt.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks.

[@A6Legit]

8:20 This video is the gift that keeps on giving. I was just wondering how repeat spaced cuts would be possible and this is it... Thank you

[@TheCaesar32]

Smart and simple idea! Thanks

[@MSC-101]

Not sure why I enjoy your videos so much. Maybe it's because of how you talk and what you say; natural, believable, usually anticipating my thoughts as I follow along. Most likely it's because you are experienced and know what you're talking about. I've seen earlier videos on the Shopsmith channel (would like to have their planer) and you've definitively improved and look forward to your next video. You're the mentor I need. Many thanks.

[@garethbaker3429]

I have that exact drillpress, I bought it secondhand, I was thinking of upgrading it but I am definitely keeping it now!!!!

[@Ford-ek7qe]

Clear and straightforward instruction, every time. I enjoy your channel so much that I'm picking up some of your books!

[@patrickkelly7085]

I have no aspirations to own a drill press but you had me enthralled with this instructional video thank you.

[@billbrissette7673]

I've had some great teachers through the days and worked at a lot of shops, and this is one of the best and simplest table designs I've come across. can't wait to build one.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for saying.

[@Dutcharmytent]

As an engineer retired with a drill press in my garage, this video suggested to me is perfect in every way.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for saying.

[@gerarddelmonte4205]

V good! Will have to do similar when I get my replacement drill press for my new shop.

[@cassidymedicinehorse2686]

I so very much wish that I had you as an in person 10:13 instructor. I have watched all the KZbin videos that I can find and I want to thank you so very much for your clear and concise explanations concerning woodworking. I am a rank amateur and you have helped me so much. Thanks again.

[@carlmclelland7624]

Beautiful, Nick. You also gave me some great ideas for metal working on my Mill-Drill.

[@Oh6Torch]

One of the most comprehensive woodworking drillpress videos I’ve ever had the pleasure of watching. Thanks for sharing!!!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@phantomyshkin]

Genius! I've been making do with my drill press table for way too long.

[@chrismitchell7801]

Just brilliant - especially the round stock drilling feature!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for the kind words, Chris.

[@pablen808]

Qué capo que es este tipo! me vuelvo loco

[@trev2417]

Brilliant video

[@leozmaxwelljilliumz3360]

Every video of yours that I've watched so far tackles a "head scratcher" issue I've already had haha. Guess that comes with all the extra years you have on me. Necessity is the mother of all invention haha

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Head scratching is exactly the reason my hair is so badly behaved. ;-)

[@brave_ulysses5958]

@6:15, Storage of the fence, EXCELLENT!

[@stephenirwin2761]

Awesome! Great project and video. I am going to make one like that. Thanks.

[@lesblack413]

Great additions to the humble drill press Nick. The use of the dowel and stop would be good for a line of holes also. Generally incremental errors to spacing would not be a problem, unless measurements between multiple holes was a priority. I'm definitely going to fabricate the tilting top because it is often impossible to get 100% vertically accuracy with the factory cast iron top from front to back. The dust collector is a necessity - as so much mess is created especially when using large forstner bits. Great video and narrative also Nick. Thanks!!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@kirkkendrick1226]

Hi Nick. Kirk here, or Cold Creek Craftsman. Thank you for your videos. I am a professional but still find your videos helpful. Loved the idea of turning my drill press into a pocket hole jig.

[@johnx9318]

Great project and presentation - again! Love the dogerlude too!! Thanks.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most wel;come.

[@iliashurygin1721]

One of the most ingenious videos on the subject. Invaluable information, excellently presented. Thanks, thanks, thanks.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

You're welcome, welcome, welcome.

[@fayz44awad]

great teacher .. thanks

[@andyfarmer759]

i love the fence storage solution. Thanks for sharing.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@frankhill9527]

Great content, and advice on getting more out of current tools. Reminds me of my shop teacher's from the early seventies when metal, woodshop and drafting were standard part of curriculum.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for saying.

[@westand10]

These are awesome! Thank you!

[@Exiledk]

Blown away... Superb.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks.

[@davedaniels8211]

Some very useful ideas especially the sequential dowel spacing .

[@arristo]

Full of heart and love.....thank you so much.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@r.mercado9737]

A true craftsman!

[@dfu1685]

Yet another superb video and project! You sure have a gift. Thank you for sharing your wisdom and skill!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@MrSeminole77]

love this guy

[@richardlibby2407]

This is brilliant. Especially the fence storage

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for the kind words.

[@jt9498]

Fantastic! This is how a woodworking drill press table should always be built! I love it!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

workshopcompanionstore.com/products/drill-press-table-plans ; but I'm guessing you figured that out already.

[@johnjosephmuellerii4257]

Awesome job!! Very smart

[@edtsch]

I totally need to do this.

[@eduardobanzhaf4417]

your explanation of way to do setup squaring cuts are easy to understand it helps a lot thank you

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@meangreen7389]

Your vid was simple, instructional and effective. Thank you for sharing.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@Prophet22]

If you are the same guy who put out a book series called the Workshop Companion, I had the whole series as a kid. 40 years later I am going to start a woodworking class for my high school students here in our small missionary school in Brazil. Glad I found you on video! Your dedication to this craft is now going to inspire a group of Brazilian teachers!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

So good to hear. Tell your kids I wish them well. You too.

[@DaninVA]

Very cool set up!

[@knowledge2100]

Great video and information, adds so much more flexibility to the drill press. Thanks again for sharing.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@warrensmith2902]

Great video. I use my largest foster bit with some left over melamine to get my table surface to zero. Recently I Drilled a set of 20mm hole on the top to allow me to use my 20mm and 3/4" accessories. I was surprised at how useful this could be.

[@FishmanEricRussell]

I really liked your dowel peg tip for getting regular spaced holes. Thanks!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@lousuchon161]

best video I have seen in months Thank you

[@adamali7840]

Just stumbled onto your channel last week. I run a Makerspace and am always looking for ways to improve our shop. Your channel is great resource. Thank you!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@merlerussell6692]

Thanks for sharing this with us

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@davehoffman9767]

Great job!!!

[@Captblue715]

This is the greatest idea yet! Love the duct collector

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks much.

[@marklapointe2747]

Just finished the drill press table and dust collector. Awesome plans. Can't believe what Ive been missing.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for saying.

[@fredmartinez933]

nice jig for the brill press..thank you for share..

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@gernotkircher3212]

Very simple and usefull! Many thanks from Austria!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Many cheers from America!

[@edwardwilliams9923]

Awesome video and work!!

[@robertjames-life4768]

Just made one of the dust collectors, it’s awesome!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thank you. We find it handy for lathe turning as well -- I just fasten it under the tool rest. It only gets about 50% of the shavings, but it greatly reduces the dust in the air when sanding.

[@malcolmhodgson7540]

Just perfect in every way

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for saying.

[@jamesedwards1528]

I'm glad I found this channel

[@lourias]

Thank you, again!

[@mheermance]

I just bought the plans for this and highly recommend them. They're incredibly detailed and look easy to follow. Hopefully I will follow throughout and actually build it.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for the endorsement. And good luck.

[@jimsjacob]

That was a great production! Very ingenious solutions too. The dog at the end was a nice ending too. Thanks for producing this!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@A6Legit]

So glad I found this video. That design is genius with storage

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks.

[@AB-C1]

Another absolutely BRILLIANT video! Thanks again! From London England 👍💪😎🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿🙏

[@WorkshopCompanion]

You're welcome again.

[@buzzmooney2801]

I need to do this!

[@JidoAZ]

Great set up Thanks Nick

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@lauramarshall6376]

This is perfect. I got a used drill press that works great, but that tiny table will definitely not work. Thanks for this video. And... your dog is beautiful.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Yes, she is -- 16 years old, but healthy and (somewhat) alert.

[@user-pu9pu1wj9n]

Some good ideas!

[@adrianbalgobin6544]

Thanks love it

[@sergelaurent602]

Very interesting and inspiring. Thank you for all your videos so well done both in terms of content and form. Greetings from France. Thanks again.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for saying.

[@dannmarks]

Great video

[@suryodayanthyagarajan9207]

I always have a habit of clicking the 'Like' button usually at start of the video, in order not to miss my registration of appreciation for the 'content-uploader'.. With your videos sir, I know it'll be worth my while at the beginning itself.. And it is indeed, this time as well.. Thank you so much.

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome. And thanks for your kind words.

[@johnprivate8609]

very clever thanks

[@MD-en3zm]

That tilt mechanism is really clever - very cool idea. I may try to add that to my existing table!

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks for saying.

[@steverochon1620]

Man, I love your channel. I consider myself fairly experienced, but I learn something with every one of your videos. And your presentation is stellar! How do you not have a PBS series?

[@WorkshopCompanion]

I've been busy writing books . Thanks for your kind words.

[@zooknz1711]

This is brilliant. Thanks heaps

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Most welcome.

[@ahorton6786]

That's my weekend sorted!

[@ehRalph]

Been think of making a drill press table. Good video

[@WorkshopCompanion]

Thanks.

[@eb9338]

Very cool guy, calm and precise without all the show off. And he likes dogs!